Steering wheel defect by Z logo

spearfish25 · 09-28-2010, 09:42 PM

Has anyone noticed any ripples or ridges on the black textured plastic around the 'Z' in the center of the steering wheel? I've had a ridge in the plastic just to the right of the 'Z' for some time now and assumed it was a scratch (wedding ring during track or autoX). However, looking closer it's a ridge in the plastic and not a scratch. It also appears there is another starting to the left of the Z. My best guess is that these are fracture lines for when the airbag deploys and shouldn't be visible.

Going to the dealer Thursday morning, but I'm curious if this is something you guys have come across.

***Photo added***

9.30.10 Update
I went to the local dealer today. The service manager took one look and agreed it would be replaced under warranty. They ordered the part and will call me next week when it comes in.

SE · 09-29-2010, 12:47 AM

Hmm...just checked my steering wheel and I haven't noticed it.

I wonder if the dealer would replace that under warranty. Keep us posted!

CBRich · 09-29-2010, 06:27 AM

I don't see anything like that on mine.

Carno · 09-29-2010, 10:10 AM

Mine doesn't have anything like that either.

m4a1mustang · 09-29-2010, 10:12 AM

Mine didn't have that.

ClemsonWill · 09-29-2010, 10:16 AM

Warrantee!

SoCal 370Z · 09-29-2010, 11:22 AM

Your horn activation pad is getting too hot. You need an aftermarket horn activation pad cooler. Nissan did not install a factory pad cooler as they were concerned about the 370Z's price point.

m4a1mustang · 09-29-2010, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

Your horn activation pad is getting too hot. You need an aftermarket horn activation cooler. Nissan did not install this pad cooler as they were concerned about the 370Z's price point.

What's the best horn fluid?

SoCal 370Z · 09-29-2010, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

What's the best horn fluid?

Lou knows.

trader44 · 09-29-2010, 11:25 AM

I have the same ridges in exactly the same spots. Thought it was weird.

370z2k10 · 09-29-2010, 11:28 AM

I don't see that on mine either...keep us updated on what the dealer says.

Can anyone recommend a good blinker fluid?

SoCal 370Z · 09-29-2010, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370z2k10

Can anyone recommend a good blinker fluid?

Lou knows.

m4a1mustang · 09-29-2010, 11:38 AM

Lou is too busy yiffing.

Knewrome · 09-29-2010, 05:22 PM

Same ridges on my 40th.

spearfish25 · 09-29-2010, 05:59 PM

I had the pleasure of angrily honking my horn on the way home. I'll be damned if there isn't flexing at those ridges. Definitely an airbag seam that separated prematurely (ie without airbag deployment). Mark my words, Nissan will replace this under warranty! I'll find out for sure at 930am tomorrow.

09-29-2010, 10:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Mine didn't have that. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

09-29-2010, 10:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 444	Warrantee! __________________ Slightly modded

09-29-2010, 11:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	Your horn activation pad is getting too hot. You need an aftermarket horn activation pad cooler. Nissan did not install a factory pad cooler as they were concerned about the 370Z's price point. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

09-29-2010, 11:38 AM	#13 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Lou is too busy yiffing. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

09-29-2010, 05:59 PM	#15 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	I had the pleasure of angrily honking my horn on the way home. I'll be damned if there isn't flexing at those ridges. Definitely an airbag seam that separated prematurely (ie without airbag deployment). Mark my words, Nissan will replace this under warranty! I'll find out for sure at 930am tomorrow. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

09-29-2010, 12:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
SE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 4,236 Drives: 370z/STI/EVO X/IS-F Rep Power: 23	Hmm...just checked my steering wheel and I haven't noticed it. I wonder if the dealer would replace that under warranty. Keep us posted!

09-29-2010, 06:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	I don't see anything like that on mine.

09-29-2010, 10:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
Carno Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Jacksonville Beach, FL Posts: 113 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 15	Mine doesn't have anything like that either.

09-29-2010, 11:25 AM	#10 (permalink)
trader44 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Orlando Posts: 6 Drives: 2009 370Z Base Sport Rep Power: 15	I have the same ridges in exactly the same spots. Thought it was weird.

09-29-2010, 11:28 AM	#11 (permalink)
370z2k10 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 129 Drives: '13 Z Gun Metallic Rep Power: 14	I don't see that on mine either...keep us updated on what the dealer says. Can anyone recommend a good blinker fluid?

09-29-2010, 05:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
Knewrome Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Onyx Pyramid Posts: 43 Drives: '10 40th Ann Ed 370Z Rep Power: 15	Same ridges on my 40th.

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